VDB-213189 · CVE-2022-3888 · GCVE-0-2022-3888

Google Chrome WebCodecs use after free

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7.9	$5k-$25k	0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Google Chrome. This impacts an unknown function of the component WebCodecs. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2022-3888. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome (Web Browser) (the affected version is unknown). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code of the component WebCodecs. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 11/09/2022. The advisory is shared at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-3888. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/23/2024). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

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Productinfo

Type

Web Browser

Vendor

Google

Name

Chrome

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/
Product: https://www.google.com/chrome/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 8.8
NVD Vector: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 8.8
CNA Vector: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
Active Actors: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Timelineinfo

11/08/2022 🔍
11/09/2022 +1 days 🔍
11/09/2022 +0 days 🔍
04/28/2025 +901 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: chromereleases.googleblog.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-3888 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-3888
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-213189

Entryinfo

Created: 11/09/2022 07:20
Updated: 04/28/2025 17:58
Changes: 11/09/2022 07:20 (39), 12/10/2022 15:01 (3), 12/10/2022 15:03 (11), 10/23/2024 22:42 (26), 04/28/2025 17:58 (3)
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